NJ: We'll become a world leader in wind power

" New Jersey is powering up an ambitious plan to become a world leader in the use of wind-generated energy. Gov. Jon Corzine wants the Garden State to triple the amount of wind power it plans to use by 2020 to...

4.2 million new 'green' jobs predicted

New study shows that shifting to 40% renewable electricity production and 30% biofuel by 2038 will create 4.2 million jobs."WASHINGTON - A major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2...

‘Smart’ cars: How green? How safe?

"But for those who need a great in-city car for short errands and commutes, today’s ForTwo might be just the ticket. Environmentalists are hoping Smart will release the higher-mileage diesel version of the ForTwo,...

The Book Of Revelation Is Not One Of The Dead Sea Scrolls

The earlyest known surviving copy of every book in the bible dates from around the third century AD apart from one. The revelation to saint john. This later book is an addition the earlyest known copy of which dates from the seventh century AD. ...

Making waves: UK firm harnesses power of the sea ... in Portugal

Giant 140m "snakes" in the sea convert wave energy into electricity; three recently went online in Portugal, and will power 1500 homes with no greenhouse gases."From a distance, they look like nothing more than thin...

Invention special: Green technology

Green inventions to get us off oil, produce clean electricity and fuel, power your iPod by banging your head, and more"As the evidence that humans have altered the Earth's climate and environment for the worst...

Harper gets Hammered From All Sides During French Language Election Debate

Harper took hits from all four opposition member leaders but kept his trademark smirk during much of the Canadian french-language election debate. Stephan Dion, Gilles Duceppe, Jack Layton and Elizabeth May all...

Being Green Doesn't Have to be Costly

With a growing sentiment in North America about the importance of protecting our environment, many readers would be pleased to know that making green choices don't have to be costly, and in some cases can provide...

Vancouver Website Makes Eco Cool for Kids

For all the parents out there who are searching for an Internet site that is not only safe for children but also fun and eco-inspired check out EcoBuddies (www.ecobuddies.com)- the latest children's social networking...

Canada's Political Parties Lay Out Their Party Platform for Fighting Crime!

Barry Artiste Op/Ed As I previously mentioned in my other story today on Child prostitution in Canada http://www.nowpublic.com/world/child-prostitution-exposing-canadas-dirty-dark-secret All Political Parties seem to...

Universities go green by eliminating cafeteria trays

Universities across the US are starting to ban cafeteria trays.   I found this piece quite interesting, but I’m torn if a ban will actually make a difference.  It seems like the banning of trays...

A Green Apple A Day Keeps Global Warming At Bay

Earth Day is next Tuesday (April 22), but celebrations are starting to kick off this weekend to help bring awareness to the potential state of our planet.The Green Apple Festival is happening across America and is a...

Arm & Hammer Essentials Cleaners

ARM & HAMMER®, one of America's most trusted brands with a century-long history of concern for the environment, introduces environmental ingenuity to the household cleaning category with ARM & HAMMER® Essentials™ Cleaners. The new products—Cleaner & Degreaser,...

Businesses Should be Planting Trees - These 10 Do

Planting a tree does not take a lot of money.  It doesn't take a lot of time.  Businesses who run promotions that plant trees can even pay others to do it for them.  There are organizations that will...

Nader calls on supporters to get him into debate

"Time is running out for independent Ralph Nader to horn his way into the presidential debates. So his campaign urged supporters late today to swamp Democrat Barack Obama's offices with phone calls and to fill the inbox of the head of the commission organizing the debate...

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